The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America

The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series

By: Thom Hartmann

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America and a New York Times best-selling author, explains how the Supreme Court has spilled beyond its constitutional powers and how we the people should take that power back.

Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann asks: What if the Supreme Court didn't have the power to strike down laws? According to the Constitution, it doesn't. From the founding of the republic until 1803, the Supreme Court was the final court of appeals, as it was always meant to be. So where did the concept of judicial review start? As so much of modern American history, it began with the battle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and with Marbury v. Madison.

Hartmann argues it is not the role of the Supreme Court to decide what the law is, but rather the duty of the people themselves. He lays out the history of the Supreme Court of the United States, since Alexander Hamilton's defense to modern-day debates, with key examples of cases where the Supreme Court overstepped its constitutional powers. The ultimate remedy to the Supreme Court's abuse of power is with the people - the ultimate arbiter of the law - using the ballot box. America does not belong to the kings and queens; it belongs to the people.

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puts so much history in a focus that is easy for..

everyone to see. The book book is well-considered, and sane. give it a read.

A must read for the future generations

Thom Hartman does it again! No one better understands the direction of humanity than this author. A fantastically explained overview of the Supreme Court and its impact on public policy.

Great information

Well written with extensive research presented in a way so as to explain why we have the court we do presently.

Amazing book by an awesome professor

Thank you Thom for helping me to understand the history of our Supreme Court and how we can change it.

Very informative.

This piece of history is so important for us, the People, to understand. Now, we need to act accordingly.
Appropriate for teenagers and up.